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Proposed Settlement May Expand
In Sotheby's, Christie's Lawsuits

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Kathryn Kranhold Staff Reporter of The Wall Street Journal

Updated Nov. 13, 2000 12:01 a.m. ET

Lawyers involved in the antitrust lawsuits against Sotheby's Holdings Inc. and Christie's International PLC are in discussions to increase the proposed $512 million settlement to resolve claims by people who conducted transactions with the two auction houses overseas, according to individuals close the talks.

The people declined to give further details, or the amount of additional money being sought in connection with the foreign...